Plain English Breakdown
The official metadata indicates a conflict: one label says 'Passed Legislature' while another states 'House Withdrawn, Recommitted.' The explanation reflects the most recent specific action (withdrawal) and treats the content as proposed changes.
Georgia Licensed Midwife Act
This bill proposes to replace current midwifery laws with new rules for licensing and regulating midwives in Georgia.
What This Bill Does
- Repeals the entire chapter of state law currently covering the practice of midwifery.
- Creates a system under Title 43 to license and regulate midwives as professionals.
- Updates peer review rules to include midwives.
- Provides an exception so this act does not conflict with laws governing registered professional nurses.
Who It Names or Affects
- Midwives who practice or want to practice in Georgia
- State agencies responsible for licensing health professionals
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text provided does not list the specific requirements needed to get a midwife license.
- The effective date of this law is not included in the source material.